PLAINFIED — In a big Southwest Prairie Conference battle Friday night, it was the Plainfield North Tigers defeating the Minooka Indians 28-20, permanently ending the Indians chances at getting a playoff birth.

It was another do or die week for the Indians, but unlike last week for Minooka, it had a tougher opponent this week in Plainfield North.

After both teams exchanged punts to start the first quarter, Minooka quarterback Joe Carnagio fumbled, giving the Tigers great field position inside the Indians 30. North capitalized a few plays later on an 11 yard touchdown grab from tight end Brett Fox, giving Plainfield the early 7-0 advantage.